Many stores have this, "NEW NEW NEW" OR "SALE SALE SALE" slogan on their doors and entering a store like this may be dangerous. I relate this to moving into a new area with a new companion. Everything is "NEW"! My new companion Sister Bailey Turner! She is 24, and has served in this area for 6 months. It is hard to go from knowing and loving each member, friend, and missionary so well and now I don't know anyone(including missionaries). But I'll go where God needs me to be! Sometimes we become distracted from the big signs of good sales and new fun things going on. I know I do, even on the mission! There are always distractions trying to push us away from the truth of the gospel. But nevertheless, The Gospel of Jesus Christ IS real. The Gospel of Jesus Christ IS true. And The Gospel of Jesus Christ IS for everyone. He loves YOU perfectly in every way possible.
I am in one of the most prettiest areas(where sisters can serve). The houses here are positioned on the side of a mountain. They are GIGANTO, with huge windows on every side! Every house here has drastically different architecture... but you will have to see that for yourselves one day if you get the chance! It's definitely exciting! My new apartment has a sun room where I spend most of my time at home. The usual meal time, free time goes into a puzzle, jumping on my trampoline, or playing the piano.
Simple Blessin's:
-Sorted shoes for Sister King for a service project. We offered to take donations to Goodwill for her and because of this, we ran into a young man who goes by the name "Jordy". He moved from Cuba 2 weeks ago and is looking for friends! We exchanged Facebooks and we introduced him to our church.
-We love to sit on top of our mountain area and watch the sunset. One day, I ran out of the car to capture the beautiful sunset and as I ran back to the car, a woman pulled up and went to get her mail. I said hi and asked how her day was. She had a light about her that I instantly loved. She continued telling us how she just came back from chemotherapy and is battling cancer. I explained our purpose as missionaries, and asked her what her name was so we could pray for her. I may never see "Evelyn" again but I know God put me in her path to help her smile today. Sharing a little joy along the way can heal a hard day:D
Our entire ward had the blessing of receiving COVID, because a youth brought it to an activity. Church was cancelled and so were all of our lessons. We attended the [Lights] home sacrament service and zoom church. When we first walked into their home, we were greeted by 12 pure bred golden retriever puppies!! She handed us each one and we held them for the services. ADORABLE.
In a ZOOM lesson, I asked a 3 year old named Elliot what his favorite thing to do was. He responded stating, "My fav thing to do is share the gospel". What a special kiddo to have such a pure "hobby!"
Choose JOY,
Sister Rexy
- Celebrated Elder Hetzler's 20th bday and my goodbye-Wasilla party with my FAV family, the Childers. The girls came up to me constantly, telling me of how much they were going to miss me! I gave their family 2 Books of Mormon and they invited themselves to read the book together.
-Walks with [Jim]
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